New England Joint Board UNITE HERE

Communications and Political Coordinator

Based in Massachusetts

 

The New England Joint Board, UNITE HERE, located at 33 Harrison Ave in Boston, is the affiliate of UNITE HERE in the six New England states and New York, representing workers in the manufacturing, warehousing, laundry, food service, disability service, textile, and garment industries. Included in our membership are workers from UNITE HERE predecessor unions ILGWU, ACTWU and UNITE as well as members originally organized under the UNITE HERE banner. We are a bold progressive union at the forefront of the movement for economic and social justice. Women and immigrants make up a majority of our membership.

Responsibilities
The Communications and Political Coordinator will support the external and internal communications and political, electoral, and legislative needs of the New England Joint Board. The Communications and Political Coordinator will develop and execute communication and political strategies to assist with the campaigns and programs of the Union. The Communications and Political Coordinator shall report to the Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and updating the union’s website and social media profiles
• Drafting and distributing internal and public facing communications material including emails, text messages, letters, press releases, flyers, leaflets, website posts, testimony, and newsletters.
• Organizing and recruiting for events including rallies, political canvassing events, phonebanks, press conferences, public meetings, and legislative hearings.
• Engaging members in political and communications programs.
• Cultivating relationships with local media contacts, area elected officials, and labor and community allies.
• Monitoring and tracking local political and public policy developments to identify opportunities for action.
• Developing and executing political and communications strategies to compliment the Union’s ongoing organizing or bargaining campaigns.
• Making recommendations on endorsements to Union leadership.
• Serving as the Union’s spokesperson for media inquiries.

Qualifications
The New England Joint Board is interested in developing future leaders of the labor movement. Applicants demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and grow are encouraged to apply.

• Commitment to the labor movement and to workers in the industries represented by the Joint Board
• Ability to work to a deadline
• Ability to work independently while maintaining
• Ability to analyze complicated situations and quickly develop coherent messaging and action items
• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Graphic design experience
• Prior union organizing, political, or communications experience
• Must have a driver’s license
• Bi-Lingual Spanish highly preferred

Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
Applicants should submit a résumé via e-mail to wpepi@unitehere.org

The New England Joint Board is an equal opportunity employer.